ESPN 30 For 30 Ted Turner's Greatest Race

Narrated by Gary Jobson, Past President of US Sailing

When Ted Turner entered his yacht Tenacious in the famed Fastnet Race in 1979, he did not need to prove himself. Turner already had the following on his résumé: founder of a television network, owner of the Atlanta Hawks and Braves, and, most appropriate here, winner of the 1977 America’s Cup. Still, he loved to sail and loved to race with his crew of carefully selected mates. This race would prove to be like no other Turner had ever entered when a freak storm turned the Celtic Sea into chaos. When the winds stopped and the race was over, many of the 303 entrants hadn’t even finished and, tragically, 15 sailors had lost their lives. The victorious crew of the Tenacious relive the voyage, of which Turner famously said: “I was more afraid of losing than I was of dying.”

Catching up with Gary Jobson

Former US Sailing President Gary Jobson was recently elected as a Vice President of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). Gary touched base with US Sailing this week to provide an update on this new challenge, why he took on this position, and what his roles and responsibilities will be with ISAF.

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Gary Jobson gives incite to yacht clubs. In regards to membership, clubs are tribal in nature and the emotional component is important to consider. People like the sense of belonging.

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Gary Jobson encourages you to have yacht club pride. If you don't already, fly your burgees, place stickers on cars and boats, and see if you can create some wear branded clothing for members to purchase.

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Tips on how to grow club membership from Gary Jobson: Create and inexpensive membership for 21 to 30 year old sailors. Have a fleet of boats that are available for members to use in two hour blocks. Create a "young members" committee, and host family oriented events like a father/daughter luncheon.

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Regatta management tip by Gary Jobson - What makes a good regatta? Efficient race management, an easy launch, good port, and committed volunteers.

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Club management tip by Gary Jobson: Does your club need a decoration makeover? Focus on your club heritage: paintings, burgees, pictures, showcase trophies, and honor Commodores.